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Estonia’s Breaststroke Darling Jefimova Hits New Record In Latvia

The Latvian Open wrapped up today from Riga but not before 14-year-old Eneli Jefimova of Estonia claimed another breaststroke medal.

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Latvian Open Zmushka, Jefimova Hit National Records In 200 Breast

A speedy duel went down in Latvia between Belarusian Alina Zmushka and Estonian Eneli Jefimova in the women’s 200m breaststroke.

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14-Yr-Old Jefimova Of Estonia Hits 1:07.53 100 Breaststroke

Estonia has found its new breaststroking ace, as 14-year-old Eneli Jefimova ripped a lifetime best by 3 seconds while competing in Latvia.

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Germany’s National Sports Director Allegedly Knew About Sexual Abuse

The German Swimming Association (DSV) officially released National Sports Director Thomas Kurschilgen, with reports indicating he knew about sexual abuse.

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German Olympic Champion Stresses Importance of COVID-19 Vaccine

German Olympic swimming champion Michael Gross stresses the importance of vaccinating athletes in preparation for this summer’s postponed Olympic Games.

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Italian Championships Now Bumped Into April

Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, the Italian Swimming Federation has decided to move the dates of its Absolute Championships.

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Heemskerk & Van Roon Set To Fight For Final 50 Spot In Eindhoven

Read up on the latest news regarding 50m free Olympic qualification for the Dutch swimmers of Femke Heemskerk and Valerie van Roon.

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Trnikova Breaks Morovcová’s 1995 4IM Short Course Slovak Record: 4:40.09

18-year-old Nikoleta Trnikova broke one of the country’s oldest swimming records over the weekend, lowering Martina Moravcová’s short course 4IM to a 4:40.09.

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Shymanovich Looks To This Weekend’s Latvian Open

Belarusian short course 100 breaststroke world record holder Ilya Shymanovich is set to race this weekend at the 2021 Latvian Open.

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Paralympic Superstar Alice Tai Signs with Speedo

Tai, who competes in the SB8, SM8 and S8 categories, is a champion at Paralympic, World, European and Commonwealth level.

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Prime Minister Issues Dates for Re-Opening of British Pools

The reopening of venues will see a return to club training for U18’s sooner than adults who will have to wait an extra 5 weeks (pictured: Luke Greenbank)

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Swim England Junior National Teamer Caroline Lewitt Sends Verbal to Princeton

English and Scottish Open Nationals medalist Caroline Lewitt has committed to Princeton University’s application process for 2022.

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Euro Jrs Silver Medalist Tamryn van Selm Sends Verbal Commitment to NC State

British freestyler Tamryn van Selm has made a verbal commitment to NC State and will head to Raleigh in the fall of 2022.

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Five More Turkish Records Fall At Edirne Swimming Cup

It was a big weekend for distance freestyle at the Edirne Swimming Cup as 3 different swimmers were responsible for breaking 4 Turkish records at the meet.

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13 Year Old Statkevičius Wraps Lithuanian Champs With 4:26.62 400 Free

Sylvia Statkevičius picked up her fourth individual win of the meet in the 400 free, adding to her 100, 200, and 800 free titles from earlier in the meet.

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